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Process of Illumination

Nic Farman
Lighting Design
Theatre
Frankfurt, Germany
Tech Sessions
Lighting Language
Chauvet Lighting
Live Events
Chicago, United States
Opera
Musicals

Process of Illumination — the podcast that brings together the thoughts, ideas, and experiences of lighting designers, each sharing their own perspective on what it’s like to work in the industry.

Each episode is built around a theme or question, weaving multiple voices into one shared exploration of a topic. Through relaxed, informal conversations over coffee, we get into the realities of being ... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes11Founded5 months ago
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For the final episode of this series we’re turning the questions from firsts to lasts.

After looking back at some of those formative first moments in our previous episode, this time I pose a series of “last time” questions to Peter Small, Catja Hami... more

As we come towards the end of this series I posed my guests a number of questions around the theme of ‘the first time’ and ‘the last time’ — some serious, some nostalgic, and some that hopefully made them think a little differently about their career... more

From opera and immersive experiences to one-night concerts and new writing, this episode takes us across some very different stages and spaces and explores just how varied a career in lighting design can be.

In this second part of our episodes about building a career in Lighting Design we chat about work-life balance.

A career in theatre and live events is an all-consuming affair. The hours are long and tech weeks stretch, often ending up being back to ... more

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Lucia Sanchez-Rodan
Lighting designer for theatre
Episode: Building a Show - Creativity, Technicality & Bringing Concepts into Reality
Lucía Sánchez Roldán
Lighting designer for theatre
Episode: First Sparks, First Steps & Finding a Pathway
Joseph Thomas
Lighting designer and production designer for theatre, live music, events
Episode: First Sparks, First Steps & Finding a Pathway
Catja Hamilton
Lighting designer for theatre, musicals, and opera
Episode: First Sparks, First Steps & Finding a Pathway
Peter Small
Lighting designer across opera, musicals, immersive and theatre
Episode: First Sparks, First Steps & Finding a Pathway
Lucia Sanchez Roldan
Lighting designer for theatre
Independent
Episode: Collaboration, Communication & Creative Curiosity
Jezive Thomas
Lighting designer and production designer for live events, theatre, and music
Freelance/various
Episode: S1 Trailer
Lucia Santos-Roldan
Lighting designer for theatre
Freelance
Episode: S1 Trailer
Katja Hamilton
Lighting designer for theatre, musicals and opera
Freelance
Episode: S1 Trailer

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Nick Farman
Host of Process of Illumination; lighting designer

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First Sparks, First Steps & Finding a Pathway
Q: Did you think about going straight into the industry without a degree, or did you feel you needed formal training to start?
Most of us had moments where alternative paths seemed viable, but everyone emphasized that there isn't a single correct route; some started with formal programs, others with hands-on opportunities, and many built careers by combining education with practical work.

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What is Process of Illumination about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show assembles lighting designers to explore the craft from multiple angles—creative concepting, technical decision-making, collaboration, and the realities of making live visuals work on stage, in opera, and at events. Across episodes, listeners get practical tips on building a common language for teams, choosing fixtures within budget constraints, and translating narrative and mood into lighting language. The conversations are grounded in real experiences, from tech rehearsals and pre-vis to communication with directors and programmers, with a strong emphasis on trust, flexibility, and inclusive collaboration. A standout angle is the sustained focus on how lighting design intersects storytelling and production realities, often using ... more

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1. Lucia Sanchez-Rodan
2. Lucía Sánchez Roldán
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4. Catja Hamilton
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6. Lucia Sanchez Roldan
7. Jezive Thomas
8. Lucia Santos-Roldan

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